Program Overview
The Master of Arts at University of Southern Queensland is a MARA programme in Arts & Design over 18 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Toowoomba, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate CommunicationStudents have the opportunity to undertake a Corporate Communication specialisation with 8 units of coursework and a thesis or exegesis.
- Creative ArtsThe major includes coursework in areas of interest and a thesis or exhibition/performance-based research project with exegesis. The following disciplines can be studied:Film, Television and RadioMusicTheatreVisual Arts.
- Film, Television and Radio
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts.
- Editing and PublishingEditing and Publishing gives students the opportunity to further develop their skills and understanding of the theoretical, legal, ethical and practical elements of editing and publishing and of publishing management. Study consists of coursework and a thesis or exegesis.
- Humanities and CommunicationThe following disciplines can be studied within this major:Communications and Media StudiesHistoryInternational RelationsJournalismSocial Sciences
- Communications and Media Studies
- History
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Social Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree such as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts or equivalent from a recognised institution, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0, and
A minimum of two years professional experience in the given discipline/field.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, Australia
TheUniversity of Southern Queenslandis a publicresearch universitybased inToowoomba,Queensland,Australia, the sixth largest city in the Australian state ofQueensland. Founded in 1967 after a...
University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
